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The Quack Science of Wellness
19:26 - 24:46 (05:19)
The wellness industry has turned to quack science to make its products sound more scientific despite the lack of evidence behind them. This is due to a gap between medical institutions and patients where the latter feel uncared for, leading to the adoption of the lifestyle risk paradigm.
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Many patients are turning to the wellness and self-care movements to counteract the high costs and frustration of traditional medical care.
19:26 - 21:59 (02:32)
Summary
Many patients are turning to the wellness and self-care movements to counteract the high costs and frustration of traditional medical care. These movements emphasize patient empowerment through education and prevention and are gaining popularity among healthcare professionals.
ChapterThe Quack Science of Wellness
EpisodeWorkplace Wellness
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The wellness industry has been using quack science to measure the "tension in your body" to give the impression of scientificity, while smuggling in the lifestyle risk paradigm, which makes people believe it's their fault if they get sick.
21:59 - 24:46 (02:47)
Summary
The wellness industry has been using quack science to measure the "tension in your body" to give the impression of scientificity, while smuggling in the lifestyle risk paradigm, which makes people believe it's their fault if they get sick.